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Monday, 12 March 2018
Spanish boy Gabriel Cruz 'strangled' on the day he went missing http://ift.tt/2p7lNbN
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Oskar Gröning: 'Bookkeeper of Auschwitz' dies at 96 http://ift.tt/2Il2hRR
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Syria war: Wounded 'to be evacuated from Eastern Ghouta' - rebels http://ift.tt/2GkZibw
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Deadly Texas parcel bomb attacks 'linked'
Police say they cannot rule out a hate crime as the victims in both fatalities were black.
Russian spy: What is Novichok and what does it do?
Sergei and Yulia Skripal were poisoned by the nerve agent Novichok, the PM says. So what is it?
Deadly Texas parcel bomb attacks 'linked' http://ift.tt/2FuAEYx
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Nigerian senator 'busts open' $37,500 expenses payments http://ift.tt/2FzWPbU
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Russian spy: What is Novichok and what does it do? http://ift.tt/2FxFTHe
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Highly likely Russia behind spy attack - UK
The poison used was a military-grade nerve agent of a type developed by Russia, says Theresa May.
President Putin: Get to bottom of spy poisoning in UK
The Russian President says he will discuss the spy case once UK authorities have dealt with it.
Outrage as Ugandan MP says 'beat your wife'
A women's rights group wants Onesimus Twinamasiko to apologise and seek couples' therapy.
Nigerian senator 'busts open' $37,500 expenses payments
A politician reveals he and his senator colleagues are paid $37,500 a month each for expenses.
Givenchy: A fashion career in pictures
He founded the iconic fashion house and dressed some of the world's most beautiful women for decades.
India's gay prince opens his palace for LGBT community
Since coming out, Manvendra Singh Gohil has been championing LGBT rights in India.
Microplastics are 'littering' riverbeds
Microplastic particles contaminate the riverbeds throughout the UK, research suggests.
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President Putin: Get to bottom of spy poisoning in UK http://ift.tt/2InjZnw
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Outrage as Ugandan MP says 'beat your wife' http://ift.tt/2GkhstI
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Givenchy: A fashion career in pictures http://ift.tt/2FuvxaY
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India's gay prince opens his palace for LGBT community http://ift.tt/2IimEPH
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Microplastics are 'littering' riverbeds http://ift.tt/2p5iuBM
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Trump-Russia: Putin criticised for Jewish election meddling comments
Russia's leader is criticised for suggesting Jews and others may have been behind US poll interference.
Royals attend Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey
Members of the Royal family attend the annual Commonwealth Service at Westminster Abbey.
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Beyonce and Jay-Z joint On The Run II tour confirmed
It ends weeks of speculation that the superstar couple were going on tour with On The Run II.
Trump-Russia: Putin criticised for Jewish election meddling comments http://ift.tt/2HrbPtc
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Beyonce and Jay-Z joint On The Run II tour confirmed http://ift.tt/2IjLU88
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Malawi’s largest online recruitment portal fully integrates with Broadbean Technology Myjobo.com is pleased to announce that the Malawi’s pioneering online e-recruitment services provider is now fully integrated with Broadbean Technology, a global leader in job distribution, candidate sourcing and big data analytics software. Employers and recruiters registered with Broadbean can now use their Human Resources Information Systems and workflows to upload all their jobs on Myjobo.com while benefiting from all available Broadbean and Myjobo.com features. “This was made possible through a partnership with Save the Children. The integration will allow employers to seamlessly take advantage of Broadbean’s automation features such as the applicant tracking system (ATS), data analytics, and job posting tools,” Rebecca Sani, Human Resources Adviser at Myjobo.com, said. "As a pioneering online recruitment services provider, we are committed to making sourcing and recruitment simpler, easier, and cheaper. Our integration with Broadbean underscores that commitment to our clients," she added. Ms Sani said that Broadbean’s technology integrates with over 300 Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), making possible for employers and recruiters to post jobs on Myjobo.com without actually leaving their systems. Founded in 2014, Myjobo.com is the leading online career development and e-recruitment services provider in Malawi
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Givenchy, French fashion icon, dies aged 91
Fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy, famed for styling Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy, dies at 91.
The girl who convinced the Maasai to stop FGM
Aged eight, Nice Leng'ete was destined to undergo female genital mutilation. But she fought back. This is her story.
EU 'will stand up to trade bullies'
Tensions continue over US tariffs on imported steel and aluminium imposed by President Trump.
OJ Simpson: Fox airs 'hypothetical confession' interview
Simpson hypothetically discusses his role in two murders in an interview that was originally shelved.
BBC Dad addresses fears over changes to office set-up
Professor Robert E Kelly has addressed concerns online that his infamous home office set-up has changed
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EU 'will stand up to trade bullies' http://ift.tt/2FK6obq
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OJ Simpson: Fox airs 'hypothetical confession' interview http://ift.tt/2p6pnmc
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Florida shooting: Trump backs off on assault rifle curbs
White House plans in response to school shootings fall short of President Trump's public remarks.
Slovakia journalist murder: Interior minister resigns
Robert Kalinak resigns amid a political crisis caused by the killing of a reporter and his fianceé.
Muscle loss in old age linked to fewer nerve signals
Research finds that nerves controlling the legs decrease by around 30% by the age of 75.
US country music star collapses on stage
His wife Faith Hill said the country star had been suffering from dehydration.
Florida shooting: Trump backs off on assault rifle curbs http://ift.tt/2tHI8SS
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Slovakia journalist murder: Interior minister resigns http://ift.tt/2GhQfb5
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Muscle loss in old age linked to fewer nerve signals http://ift.tt/2IihjI9
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US country music star collapses on stage http://ift.tt/2DkvGIf
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Plane crash at Nepal's Kathmandu airport
There were about 67 people on the US-Bangla aircraft and there are casualties, officials say.
Greek football boss invades pitch with gun
The match between PAOK Salonika and AEK Athens is abandoned after PAOK's president invades the pitch with a gun to protest against a goal being disallowed.
Nine trekkers dead in India Tamil Nadu forest fire
One hiker, who was trekking to celebrate women's day, walked injured for a mile before being rescued.
Have voters changed their minds about Brexit?
With just over a year to go before the UK is due to leave the EU, where does public opinion stand?
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Greek football boss invades pitch with gun http://ift.tt/2Ftp14r
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Nine trekkers dead in India Tamil Nadu forest fire http://ift.tt/2FJGC7a
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Have voters changed their minds about Brexit? http://ift.tt/2HrL48a
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'No response' yet from North Korea on talks with the US
Pyongyang has remained silent since the US agreed to participate in talks.
UK PM in security briefing on spy attack
Theresa May to chair the National Security Council as hundreds told to wash clothes in case of contamination.
Colombia election: Farc fails to win support in first national vote
Right-wing parties who opposed the peace deal take the lead, but the Farc are assured some seats.
Myanmar 'militarising' Rohingya villages in Rakhine, says Amnesty
The rights group says the build-up "raises urgent concerns" about the safety of returning Rohingya.
Lone attacker killed at Iranian ambassador residence in Vienna
Police shot and killed a man who attacked guards at the Iranian ambassador's residence with a knife.
Xi Jinping: What if Xi is president for life?
The BBC's Howard Zhang explains why it matters that China has scrapped presidential term limits.
'No response' yet from North Korea on talks with the US http://ift.tt/2Dj5jSU
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UK PM in security briefing on spy attack http://ift.tt/2tBIr1b
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Lone attacker killed at Iranian ambassador residence in Vienna http://ift.tt/2GjeHZC
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BBC UN appeal: Stop Iran harassing Persian service staff
The corporation asks the international community for help as intimidation against staff intensifies.
Helicopter crash in New York City's East River kills two
At least two people are dead after a light helicopter hit the water near Roosevelt Island.
Parliament marriage proposal MP weds in Australia
Tim Wilson's emotional question had come during a debate on legalising same-sex marriage.
How slime turned around the fate of a glue factory
Cléopatre near Tours has made sticky glue for nearly 100 years and 18 years ago it almost went under.
Why gun control isn't a factor in this Pennsylvania election
It's the first congressional election since the Parkland school shooting - but in this district, you won't hear any politicians advocating for gun control.
Life in Vladimir Putin's Russia explained in 10 charts
If you came of age at the start of the Putin era, this is how life has changed.
The battle to strip Franco family of dictator's summer palace
Local officials say the general's heirs have no right to enjoy the ownership of "plunder".
A one-man rescue mission in Vietnam War
Dick Swanson first went to Vietnam as a war photographer. He returned on a rescue mission.
Letter from Africa: In defence of aid workers' lives of luxury
Ghanaian journalist Elizabeth Ohene reflects on her interactions with aid agencies in crisis zones.
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Parliament marriage proposal MP weds in Australia http://ift.tt/2FBc6ZV
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How slime turned around the fate of a glue factory http://ift.tt/2HpZJ3J
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Why gun control isn't a factor in this Pennsylvania election http://ift.tt/2FMKXXD
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Life in Vladimir Putin's Russia explained in 10 charts http://ift.tt/2p4YCQ3
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The battle to strip Franco family of dictator's summer palace http://ift.tt/2Hq0zxp
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A one-man rescue mission in Vietnam War http://ift.tt/2tEFA7Q
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Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014 http://ift.tt/2Imq7wE
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Trump's not so new election slogan http://ift.tt/2p4oBpW
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Martin Selmayr: The man at the heart of a Brussels saga http://ift.tt/2DjrKaJ
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Putin ordered plane to be downed in 2014
The Russian leader was told hijackers were targeting the Sochi Winter Olympics, he says in a film.
Trump's not so new election slogan
You might think you've heard this before. Donald Trump reveals the slogan he will use to fight in the next presidential election.
Martin Selmayr: The man at the heart of a Brussels saga
Critics are crying foul at Martin Selmayr's appointment as the EU's top civil servant. So who is he?
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The 17-day ordeal comes to an end after it is confirmed all 12 boys and their coach have been rescued.
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Stoke City are well beaten by newly promoted Wigan Athletic as the winless Championship start goes on for Gary Rowett's Potters.
